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Distance from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Amersfoort R59

Pietermaritzburg N3 to Amersfoort R59 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 361.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pietermaritzburg N3 → Amersfoort R59
Road distance
361.3 km
N11 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
291.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 10 min
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
250 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R604.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R607.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R673.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R679.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R797.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R801.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R888.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R896.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,049.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,054.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,169.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,179.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
350° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
170° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5874, 30.3910
End coords Destination point
-27.0083, 29.8675
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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361.3 km 4 hrs 10 min
Start Pietermaritzburg N3
Finish Amersfoort R59
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Chota Motala Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Chota Motala Road
    0.1 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Harrismith
    1.1 km
  5. Merge slight right
    147.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right
    12.5 km
  8. Turn left
    2.5 km
  9. Turn right
    195.7 km
  10. Turn left
    0.4 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Amersfoort R59 → Pietermaritzburg N3 Pietermaritzburg N3 to Johannesburg Pietermaritzburg N3 to Pretoria Pietermaritzburg N3 to Cape Town Pietermaritzburg N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Amersfoort R59 Pretoria to Amersfoort R59 Cape Town to Amersfoort R59
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
181.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 5 min • 2 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
60.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Amersfoort R59
06:28 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,510.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.23
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R72.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,589.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pietermaritzburg N3 -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint
181.0 km
Total: 361.3 km
Midpoint 181.0 km
361.3 km 4 hrs 10 min
Destination Amersfoort R59 -27.00833, 29.86750

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 361.3 km
Return-cycle span 722.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 181.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.58735, 30.39099
Midpoint -28.47961, 29.85271
End -27.00833, 29.86750
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Questions 9
How far is Pietermaritzburg N3 from Amersfoort R59? +
Pietermaritzburg N3 is about 361.3 km from Amersfoort R59 by road.
How long does it take from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Amersfoort R59? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Amersfoort R59 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Amersfoort R59? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Amersfoort R59? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R604.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R607.62 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R673.69 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R679.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pietermaritzburg N3 to Amersfoort R59? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Greytown
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Amersfoort R59
: Harrismith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Amersfoort R59
: Ladysmith
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Amersfoort R59
Bergville
From Pietermaritzburg N3 To Amersfoort R59

Route Locations

Start area
Pietermaritzburg N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Amersfoort R59, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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